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A note about the recording:
One night in a bathroom, nearly no re-takes, one simple mic into a laptop, minimal practice. This is our sound. In a world of impeccably produced music, auto-tuned and filtered, it can take some adjustment to listen to something different. I encourage you to keep an open mind as you peruse these tracks. You are certain to hear a few wrong notes and oddities, but I embrace these sounds as part of the experience. Life's beauty lies not in its cleanliness but in the raw moments, unrehearsed, when we discover the kind of wonderful perfection that exists amidst the grubby chaos of existence.

These songs were written in mountain cabins, on front porches, while weeding gardens, riding in cars, and in that mysterious land where dreams are made. They reflect my struggles in love and life, the deep questions I find myself with in the middle of the night, they reflect my love of Appalachian music and this beautiful region, but most of all I think they reflect my love of life itself. I am very grateful to the fine musicians that accompanied me on this album! Thank you for making my music beautiful.

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released June 9, 2013

Recorded in Rachel's bathroom in June 2013.

Produced by Crispy Watkins
Album design by Lizzie Roper and Crispy Watkins
Stained glass by Lizzie Roper

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Crispy WatkinsFort Collins, Colorado

Crispy Watkins is a Knoxville native who first became inspired to play Blues, Roots, and Americana music listening to WDVX
radio. Today his music is greatly influenced by Delta Blues, jug bands of the early 1900s, and the Appalachian Old-Time tradition. Crispy's debut album, And It Will Move was recorded in the mountains of North Carolina during the fall of 2011....more

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Baby it ain't time to go
Though I'll be leaving you soon
I know you know
Though you don't seem to

Baby it ain't time to go
Just wait till the full of the moon
I know I'm lucky
Though I don't seem to

Riding down this road
I'm sure to carry this load
But I am sinking, what else can I do
But keep on moving, before it swallows me through

I am looking for love
Though not your kind
I am looking for peace
Or maybe a fight
I am looking for pain
This world is too kind
I am looking for love
Somewhere down the line

Track Name: Deep River

If I could kiss every one of these rocks and trees
I would roam all over this valley
Drinking from the streams till my soul feels clean
And I could go home

Every once in a while when my mind gets quiet
And there ain't no difference between sound and sight
I can feel that river welling up from inside
And it takes me home
Take me home

When the earth comes a-tumbling down
You will see beneath my skin
I will be a dirty devil
Wrapped in a shroud of sin
When the stars come a-tumbling down
Will you turn your back on them?
It's hard to find a clear path now
In this noise, oh the din

Track Name: Beyond the Blue

I'd rather be in the middle of nowhere
100 miles from this town
Some kids are born in the pouring rain
Some with the sun shining down
What does it mean to live in a world
Where things are made this way
I for one can't catch the sun
I was born on a cloudy day

We see the sunset, we see the sunrise
Though we know it isn't true
I'd like to see a light in her eyes
But it's all darkness beyond the blue
When the heart ain't nothin but an old worn out machine
A little silence, a breath of air is all I really need

I won't wait for that morning
I won't wait for a sign
For my kingdom is forsaken
When I wait for valentines

I used to want to be famous
On the stage or screen
I don't mind the spotlight
People see what they want to see
What are dreams but tormentors
The source of all our pain
We ain't nothin but the stories we tell
I was born just before the rain

Track Name: Crispy's Gospel

They tell me Jesus is a-comin' for you
Coming to take your soul away

I wanna hear you say that I-hi-hi am ready
For when he comes to take my soul away

They tell you are heaven bound
Called to glory in the clouds

I wanna hear you say that I-hi-hi am ready
For when I meet my maker in the clouds

I wanna hear you say that I-hi-hi am ready
For when he comes to take my soul away

They tell that the spirit is a-comin' for you
Coming to set your soul on fire

I wanna hear you say that I-hi-hi am ready
For when she comes to set my soul on fire

I wanna hear you say that I-hi-hi am ready
For when he comes to take my soul away

They tell me that the Devil is a-comin' for you
Coming to take you down below

I wanna hear you say that I-hi-hi am ready
For when the devil comes for my soul

I wanna hear you say that I-hi-hi am ready
For when he comes to take my soul away

They tell me Jesus and the Devil are one
With God and the spirit too

I wanna hear you say that I-hi-hi am ready
Because the whole world is inside you

Track Name: Roll On

Rock me baby
Rock me baby
Until the break of dawn

Roll on to Freedom

Say my name
Say my name
And I can't feel no pain

One day soon
One day soon
I'm gonna leave you with these blues

Track Name: How Long

I woke up this morning
Had nothing to say
My gal looked at me
I just looked away
Oh this darkness
Covering my eyes
I got down on my knees
And said to my surprise

On my knees I said
How long must I feel this trouble
On my knees I said
How long must I feel this pain
On my knees I said
How long must I feel this trouble
How long oh Lord please show me the way

I woke up this morning
Felt around for my shoes
My gal looked at me
She said is this what you choose
Just like God's children
Marching off to war
We got them walking blues
That's what we're marching for

Track Name: Martin's Candle

I - I don't need
Anyone to feel complete
Oh, when I'm alone
I can dwell with my whole soul